Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Cairngorms National Park and Monadhliath. Also includes the Ben Alder area hills between Loch Ericht and Loch Laggan.
Today's Forecast
Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Last updated
Tue 3rd Nov 26 at
7:46AM
Summary for all mountain areas
Cloudy most mountains areas, the cloud extensively shrouding higher slopes particularly eastern mountains morning. Fairly sunny S & W Wales. Local spots of light rain. Light wind northern Scotland, easterly winds elsewhere, stronger over England & Wales.
Headline for Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Little or no sun; light wind.
How windy? (On the Munros)
East to southeasterly 10 to 15mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
Rain unlikely
Chance of a little drizzle around Deeside.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive on higher areas
Varied cloud base, patches as low as 350m later 550m Deeside and N Cairngorms. Elsewhere, 800m to 1100m highest toward Ben Alder.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Cloud layer breaking here and there to give patches of sun. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3 to 5C, coolest if in cloud; little change with added height.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but pockets of frost both higher and lower slopes at dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Wednesday 4th November 2026
Last updated
Tue 3rd Nov 26 at
7:46AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 10 to 15mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
Largely dry
Odd spots of drizzle around cloud in east.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly eastern hills
Patchy fog in glens and banks of cloud on hills mostly toward south and east of Cairngorms, some patches may roll across the plateau, but well broken toward Strathspey; some higher summits just above the cloud at times.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy cloud and sun, best north and west. Visibility very good out of cloud, some low-level fog.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2 or 3C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but frost in morning in some glens and upland hollows.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Thursday 5th November 2026
Last updated
Tue 3rd Nov 26 at
7:46AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
East to southeasterly 15 to 20mph, occasional 25mph mainly south Cairngorms.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small.
How Wet?
Rain unlikely most places
Chance of odd spots in the wind around cloud banks mainly hills toward Deeside.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, some high tops clear
Cloud banks most extensive and persistent eastern hills, base around 800m, whilst highest tops may be near/above top of the cloud. More broken westwards, better chance of clear hills over Monadhliath.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine best toward Strathspey, often cloudier Deeside. Visibility excellent out of cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C.
Freezing Level
Close to freezing point on higher tops; patchy frost early in day in sheltered spots both higher and lower slopes.
Planning Outlook
High pressure persists toward the north this week, maintaining quiet weather conditions. Easterly winds prevail, strongest during midweek over England & Wales, tending to lessen toward the weekend; wind often lighter and variable toward northern Scotland. Largely dry, local light showers or drizzle mostly in the east. Variable amounts of cloud covering hills, some higher Scottish tops emerging above an inversion at times. Sunnier and clearer near to western coasts. Generally just above freezing over the mountains, but local pockets of frost in shelter and in glens; toward the weekend, high Scottish tops dip just below freezing.